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Table 1 Rice farmer’s responses to the quantitative questionnaire during the interview

From: Rice farmers’ perceptions and acceptability in the use of a combination of biolarvicide (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israeliensis) and fertilizers application for malaria control and increase rice productivity in a rural district of central Tanzania

S/no

Questions

Responses (N = 30)

Yes (n, %)

No (n, %)

1

Know about the biolarvicide and fertilizer application project

100 (30/30)

 

2

Know about implementation of biolarvicide fertilizer project

100 (30/30)

 

3

Participated in the implementation of biolarvicide and fertilizer project

100 (30/30)

 

4

If yes at question 1–3, did you trust that biolarvicide have no effect on paddy plant health

100 (30/30)

 

5

After using biolarvicide and fertilizer, did you notice any health effect on paddy health?

 

100 (30/30

6

Do you think use of biolarvicide and fertilizer have increased your income compare to the past season

100 (30/30)

 

7

Did you experience any challenges in preparation and application of biolarvicide and fertilizer?

 

100 (30/30)

8

Do you think the use of biolarvicide and fertilizer have decreased mosquito density in your farm?

26.6 (8/30)

73.4 (22/30)

9

Do you think the use of biolarvicide and fertilizer have decreased mosquito density in your household?

93.3 (28/30)

6.7 (2/30)

10

Do you think use of biolarvicide and fertilizer have decreased the risk of malaria to your household and the community in general

93.3 (28/30)

6.7 (2/30)

11

Are you ready to contribute for biolarvide and fertilizer program in the future?

100 (30/30)

 

12

Are your ready to use the biolarvicide and fertilizer mixture in future farming practices?

100 (30/30)